Inside the Kiwi effort to train Ukraine soldiers

Watesoni Nacagilevu's Sentencing Watesoni Nacagilevu was sentenced to prison for drug smuggling and money laundering, having participated in approximately $3 million in cash drops. Judge Kirsten Lummis granted a substantial sentence reduction due to his cooperation with police. Initially portrayed as a virtuous bank employee and church-goer, Nacagilevu was later revealed to be a “functional addict” using cocaine daily, ultimately leading to his involvement in a major undercover police operation. Full Article

Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern's memoir, A Different Kind of Power, is set to be released soon, providing a personal and public account of her five years in office. The book reflects on significant events such as the 2019 mosque terrorist attacks, the Whakaari White Island eruption, and the Covid-19 pandemic, while also detailing her rise to power, her experience as a first-time mother during her tenure, and her decision to resign. Ardern shares...

An aurora is set to illuminate New Zealand's skies overnight, with residents of the South Island already witnessing stunning displays of pink, purple, and green hues. This natural phenomenon is triggered by solar activity interacting with Earth's magnetic field, leading to geomagnetic storms. The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's space weather prediction center indicated that the aurora would likely be visible tonight, captivating onlookers with its vibrant colors. Full Article

A crash on State Highway 5 between Taupō and Napier has turned fatal, with one victim succumbing to injuries in the hospital after the incident near Tarawera. The collision, which occurred around 8:50 am last Wednesday, involved a car and a truck, leading to the road's closure for approximately seven hours. Police are conducting ongoing inquiries and have expressed their sympathies to the victim's family and loved ones. Full Article

SummaryAssociate Housing Minister Tama Potaka announced the success of a Government directive aimed at addressing abusive Kāinga Ora tenants, resulting in improved tenant behaviour. He noted that the previous Sustaining Tenancies Framework, which ended in March last year, allowed some tenants to remain in their homes despite engaging in disruptive activities. Potaka emphasized that while most social housing tenants are respectful, a small minority have negatively impacted their neighbours and properties, highlighting the privilege of...

Valerie Mahaffey, the Emmy-winning actress known for her roles in Desperate Housewives, Big Sky, and Northern Exposure, has passed away at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer. Her husband, Joseph Kell, expressed his profound loss, stating, “I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses.” Mahaffey won the supporting comedy actress Emmy in 1992 for Northern Exposure and received an Independent Spirit Award...